US20070083226A1 - Coil assemblies, components and methods - Google Patents
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Description
- The invention relates to embolic coil assemblies, as well as related components and methods.
- Embolic coils can be used to occlude vessels in a variety of medical applications.
- The invention relates to embolic coil assemblies, as well as related components and methods.
- In one aspect, the invention features a coil assembly that includes at least first and second embolic coils. The first embolic coil has an engaging member, and the second embolic coil has an engaging member that is engaged with the engaging member of the first embolic coil. The first embolic coil differs from the second embolic coil in at least one coil parameter.
- In another aspect, the invention features coil assemblies that include three or more embolic coils. Each of the three embolic coils has an engaging member at each end that is adjacent to another embolic coil. The engaging members of each of the three embolic coils are engaged with an engaging member of an adjacent embolic coil. At least one embolic coil differs from at least one other embolic coil in at least one coil parameter.
- In a further aspect, the invention features a method that includes inserting a coil assembly into a body lumen of a subject. The coil assembly includes at least first and second embolic coils. The first embolic coil has an engaging member, and the second embolic coil has an engaging member that is engaged with the engaging member of the first embolic coil. The first embolic coil differs from the second embolic coil in at least one coil parameter.
- In an additional aspect, the invention features a method that includes inserting a coil assembly into a body lumen of a subject. The coil assembly includes three or more embolic coils. Each of the three embolic coils has an engaging member at each end that is adjacent to another embolic coil. The engaging members of each of the three embolic coils are engaged with an engaging member of an adjacent embolic coil. At least one embolic coil differs from at least one other embolic coil in at least one coil parameter.
- In another aspect, the invention features a method of deploying embolic coils to a site. The methods include placing a distal end of a catheter at the site; pushing a coil assembly including at least two (e.g., at least three) embolic coils to the distal end of the catheter; and deploying at least two embolic coils in the coil assembly out of the catheter to the site. At least one embolic coil differs from at least another embolic coil in at least one coil parameter.
- Embodiments can include one or more of the following.
- The coil parameter can be selected from length, inner diameter, outer diameter, stiffness, secondary shape, and degree of fiber coverage.
- The coil assembly can include additional embolic coils (e.g., a third, a fourth, a fifth, or more embolic coils), one or more of which may include engaging members for engaging with engaging members of adjacent embolic coils.
- The coil assembly can include a sleeve at least partially surrounding the first and second embolic coils, and optionally any additional embolic coils. The engaging member of an embolic coil (e.g., the first embolic coil) can remain engaged with the engaging member of an adjacent embolic coil (e.g., the second embolic coil) when constrained by the sleeve, and can be capable of disengaging from the engaging member of the adjacent embolic coil when unconstrained by the sleeve.
- The assembly can be configured such that movement of the second embolic coil in a proximal or distal direction results in movement of the first coil in the same direction.
- The assembly can include a pusher wire. The pusher wire can include an engaging member (e.g., at the distal end of the pusher wire) that is capable of engaging with an engaging member of an adjacent embolic coil.
- The embolic coils can be deployed by pushing the coil assembly distally until the distal-most embolic coil (e.g., the first embolic coil) is pushed fully out of the catheter or sleeve, where it disengages from the adjacent embolic coil (e.g., the second embolic coil), optionally repositioning the catheter or sleeve, and then pushing the coil assembly distally until the adjacent embolic coil is pushed fully out of the catheter, where it disengages and is deployed. Where there are additional embolic coils, the method can include pushing each of the embolic coils distally out of the catheter or sleeve such that they disengage and deploy, optionally with repositioning of the catheter occurring between coil deployments. One or more of the embolic coils can be pushed partially out of the catheter and then at least partially retracted back into the catheter, e.g., for repositioning. The method can include determining appropriate coil parameters for treatment of the particular defect (e.g., a vascular defect) and selecting at least first and second embolic coils that have the appropriate coil parameters.
- Embodiments can include one or more of the following advantages.
- In some embodiments, multiple embolic coils can be disposed within a subject without removing the pusher wire from the subject. This can reduce the complexity, e.g., by reducing the number of steps, and/or enhance the precision of disposing one or more embolic coils within a subject.
- In certain embodiments, multiple embolic coils can be disposed within a subject using a continuous process. This can reduce the complexity, e.g., by reducing the number of steps, and/or enhance the precision of disposing one or more embolic coils within a subject.
- In some embodiments, multiple embolic coils can be disposed within a subject with a single push of the pusher wire. This can reduce the complexity, e.g., by reducing the number of steps, and/or enhance the precision of disposing one or more embolic coils within a subject.
- In certain embodiments, at least one of the multiple embolic coils can differ from at least one other multiple embolic in a coil parameter, such as, for example, length, outer diameter, stiffness, secondary shape, and degree of fiber coverage. One or more of the embolic coils can be selected based on the desired use of the embolic coil(s). Optionally, the order of the embolic coils can also be selected based on the desired use of the embolic coils. For example, each embolic coil can be selected and/or ordered so that the multiple embolic coils as a collection form a particular configuration when disposed within the subject.
- Other features and advantages are apparent from the description, drawings and claims.
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly. -
FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly illustrating disengagement of the most distal embolic coil. -
FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an embodiment of a secondary shape mandrel -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3B is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3C is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3D is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3E is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3F is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3G is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 3H is a perspective view of an embodiment of an embolic coil. -
FIG. 4A is a side view of an embodiment of engaging member. -
FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 4C is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly. -
FIG. 5A is a side view of an embodiment of engaging member. -
FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 5A . -
FIG. 5C is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly. -
FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly. -
FIG. 7A is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coil assembly. -
FIG. 7B is a side view of an embodiment of engaging member. -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view of an embodiment of a coil assembly, introducer sheath and catheter. -
FIG. 9A -C illustrate an embodiment of a method. -
FIG. 10 illustrate an embodiment of a method. - Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
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FIG. 1 shows an embolic coil delivery system 8, which includes asleeve 10, in this case a catheter. Anembolic coil assembly 14 is disposed within alumen 12 incatheter 10.Embolic coil assembly 14 includes a firstembolic coil 16 having adistal end 18, aproximal end 20, and an engagingmember 22 at theproximal end 20.Embolic coil assembly 14 further includes a secondembolic coil 26 having adistal end 28, aproximal end 30, and engagingmembers 22 at each end. Apusher wire 46 includes an engagingmember 22 atdistal end 48. - The engaging
member 22 of the firstembolic coil 16 is engaged with the adjacent engagingmember 22 of the secondembolic coil 26. Further, the engagingmember 22 at theproximal end 30 of the secondembolic coil 26 is engaged with the engagingmember 22 of thepusher wire 46. In such an arrangement, thepusher wire 46 can be used to move theembolic coil assembly 14 either proximally or distally within thecatheter 10. Thecatheter 10 prohibits disengagement of the engagedembolic coils catheter 10. As illustrated inFIG. 2A , whenembolic coil assembly 14 is moved distally such that the engagingmember 22 at theproximal end 20 of the firstembolic coil 16 is no longer constrained by thecatheter 10, the firstembolic coil 16 disengages from the secondembolic coil 26 and is deployed. Similarly, the secondembolic coil 26 can be so deployed. - The embolic coils 16 and 26 differ from each other in at least one coil parameter. For example, the embolic coils may differ from each other in secondary shape. In general, embolic coils have a primary shape and a secondary shape. The primary shape refers generally to the shape of the coil when constrained within the sleeve. The primary shape of an embolic coil generally depends on a number of coil parameters, including, for example, the composition, shape, size, and stiffness of the wire which forms the coil (or braid, where the embolic coil is a braided coil), the outer diameter of the coil, the inner diameter of the coil, and the length of the coil. The secondary shape of an embolic coil refers to the shape of the coil when it is not constrained by the sleeve. As an embolic coil exits the sleeve it can assume its secondary shape. In general, the secondary shape of an embolic coil depends on the process by which the coil was formed, particularly the shape of the mandrel on which the coil was formed and the heat treatment cycle used to shape the coil. For example, a
secondary shape mandrel 34, shown inFIG. 2B , can be used to form a primary coil into a secondary shape. Thesecondary shape mandrel 34 includes achuck 35 for connecting the mandrel to a device holds the mandrel steady and optionally rotates the mandrel (e.g., a drill). Themandrel 34 includes three shapinglocations 36 that have a substantially diamond-shaped cross section. Agroove 38 is disposed about the shapinglocations 36 to form a continuous, diamond-shaped helix. A primary coil can be positioned in thegroove 38 and wound around the shapinglocations 36, and subject to a heat cycle to impart the helical diamond shape into the coil. The heat cycle can include, for example, elevating the coil to a temperature of from about 1025° F. to about 1300° F. (e.g., 1100° F.) for a period of time from about 20 minutes to about 40 minutes (e.g., about 30 minutes) to impart the secondary shape into the coil. An embolic coil shaped by one of the shapinglocations 36 would represent the diamond-shapedhelical coil 54 illustrated inFIG. 3C , described below. The secondary shape mandrel is typically formed of a material capable of withstanding the heat cycle to which the coil will be subjected without significantly softening or changing shape, e.g., stainless steel. Themandrel 34 can include any number of shaping locations and can simultaneously accommodate multiple embolic coils (e.g., at least 4 coils, at least 8 coils, at least 12 coils, or at least 16 coils). The secondary shape imparted by each of the shaping locations can be the same, or can vary. - Other coil parameters play a role in the secondary shape of an embolic coil. Examples of such parameters include the composition, shape, size and stiffness of the wire which forms the coil, the inner and/or outer diameter and the length of the coil, the uniformity of the windings of the coil, the pitch of the primary coil windings, and/or the spacing of the primary coil windings. Typically, the primary shape is selected for deliverability and the secondary shape is selected for the application, e.g., the embolization of an aneurysm.
- The embolic coils can have any number of secondary shapes, the choice of which can depend on the particular application in which the embolic coil is to be used. For example, the secondary shape of a first embolic coil and of a second embolic coil can each be independently selected from the group consisting of helical or spiral dual-spiral, dual-diameter spiral, diamond, cone-shaped, random, basket-shaped, straight, C-shaped and J-shaped. As an example, in some of the embodiments, one coil can be have a secondary shape in the form of a basket, while a different coil has a secondary shape in the form of a J. As another example, in certain embodiments one coil can have a helical secondary shape, while a different coil has a diamond or a conical secondary shape. Exemplary secondary shapes are illustrated in
FIGS. 3A-3H . For example,FIG. 3A shows anembolic coil 50 with a spiral secondary shape, which can be used, e.g., to provide a supportive framework along a vessel wall and/or to hold other embolic coils that are subsequently delivered to the target site.FIG. 3B shows anembolic coil 52 with a vortex or conical secondary shape, which can be used, e.g., to close the center of a target site such as a vessel or an aneurysm that is to be occluded, optionally in conjunction with an embolic coil or coils, for example, a coil of a different secondary shape. As shown inFIG. 3C ,embolic coil 54 can have a diamond secondary shape which can be utilized in a fashion similar tocoil 52.FIG. 3D shows a dual-spiralsecondary shape 55 in which twoconical shapes FIG. 3E shows anembolic coil 58 with secondary shape in the form of a J, which can be used, for example, to fill remaining space in an aneurysm not filled by other coils. Optionally, acurved portion 59 ofembolic coil 58 can be hooked by the operator (e.g., a physician) into a coil or coil mass that has already been deployed at the target site, with astraight part 60 ofembolic coil 58 optionally extending into open space to fill the target site.FIG. 3F shows anembolic coil 62 with a secondary shape in the form of a spiral having afirst section 63 with a first helical diameter and asecond section 64 with a second helical diameter. Such a coil can be used, for example, to provide a supportive framework along a vessel wall and simultaneously occlude or partially occlude the vessel and/or hold other embolic coils that are subsequently delivered to the target site.FIG. 3G shows anembolic coil 66 having a basket-shaped secondary shape, which can be used, for example, to frame an aneurysm and/or hold or provide a support for other embolic coils that are subsequently delivered to the target site. Any of the shapes just described can be achieved using a braided embolic coil; for example,FIG. 3H shows a braidedembolic coil 68 having a secondary shape in the form of a C, which may be used, e.g., in filling an aneurysm. It should be noted that these secondary shapes are approximations, and that the coils may be, for example, a diamond-shape or substantially a diamond shape. Other secondary shapes include random or tangled, generally spherical or spheroid, generally elliptical, clover-shaped, box-shaped. Also included are three-dimensional shapes such as these in which a single coil frames the shape and fills or partially fills the shape. For example, a spherical-shaped coil could have a generally spherical coil frame and be partially filled by the same coil that forms the frame. - In certain embodiments, the embolic coils may differ in length. Suitable coil lengths generally include lengths of, e.g., at least about 2 cm long (e.g., at least about 8 cm long, at least about 15 cm long, or at least about 20 cm long) and/or at most about 30 cm long (e.g., at most about 20 cm long, at most about 15 cm long, or at most about 8 cm long). A coil can, for example, be from about 2 cm to about 30 cm long (e.g., from about 2 cm to about 8 cm long, from about 8 cm to about 15 cm long, from about 15 cm to about 20 cm long, or from about 20 cm to about 30 cm long). As used here, the length of an embolic coil refers to the length of the embolic coil while restrained in a sleeve (i.e. the length of the coil in its primary configuration or shape).
- Thus possible coil configurations include, for example, a total coil length (the combined length of all of the embolic coils) of about 30 cm split into one 10 cm coil and ten 2 cm coils; two 5 cm coils and ten 2 cm coils; two 10 cm coils and two 5 cm coils; two 10 cm coils and five 2 cm coils; and three 5 cm coils and five 3 cm coils. The restrained (primary) coil length of an embolic coil may be related to the secondary shape of the coil. For example, a diamond-shaped coil can have a length of no more than about 80 mm (e.g., no more than about 60 mm or no more than about 40 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 20 mm (e.g., no less than about 40 mm or no less than about 60 mm). A diamond shaped coil can in some embodiments have a length of from about 20 mm to about 80 mm (e.g., from about 40 mm to about 60 mm). As another example, a spiral-shaped coil can have a length of no more than about 70 mm (e.g., no more than about 60 mm, no more than about 50 mm, no more than about 40 mm, no more than about 30 mm, or no more than about 20 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 10 mm (e.g., no less than about 20 mm, no less than about 30 mm, no less than about 40 mm, no less than about 50 mm, or no less than about 60 mm). A spiral-shaped coil can in some embodiments have a length from about 10 to about 70 mm (e.g., from about 20 mm to about 60 mm or from about 30 mm to about 50 mm). As another example, a straight coil can have a length of no more than about 10 mm (e.g., no more than about 7 mm, no more than about 5 mm, or no more than about 3 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 2 mm (e.g., no less than about 3 mm, no less than about 5 mm, or no less than about 7 mm). A straight coil can in some embodiments have a length of from about 2 mm to about 10 mm (e.g., from about 3 mm to about 7 mm). As another example, a C-shaped coil can have a length of no more than about 10 mm (e.g., no more than about 7 mm, no more than about 5 mm, or no more than about 3 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 2 mm (e.g., no less than about 3 mm, no less than about 5 mm, or no less than about 7 mm). A C-shaped coil can in some embodiments have a length of from about 2 mm to about 10 mm (e.g., from about 3 mm to about 7 mm). As another example, a J-shaped coil can have a length of no more than about 30 mm (e.g., no more than about 25 mm, no more than about 20 mm, or no more than about 15 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 10 mm (e.g., no less than about 15 mm, no less than about 20 mm, or no less than about 25 mm). A J-shaped coil can in some embodiments have a length of from about 10 mm to about 30 mm (e.g., from about 15 mm to about 25 mm). As another example, a vortex-shaped or conical-shaped coil can have a length of no more than about 70 mm (e.g., no more than about 67 mm, no more than about 53 mm, or no more than about 35 mm) and/or can have a length of no less than about 30 mm (e.g., no less than about 35 mm, no less than about 53 mm, or no less than about 67 mm). A vortex-shaped or conical-shaped coil can in some embodiments have a length of from about 30 mm to about 70 mm (e.g., from about 35 mm to about 67 mm or from about 35 mm to about 53 mm).
- In general, the length of any one coil can be no more than about 80 mm (e.g., no more than about 70 mm, no more than about 60 mm, no more than about 50 mm, no more than about 40 mm, no more than about 30 mm, no more than about 20 mm, no more than about 10 mm, or no more than about 5 mm) and/or can be no less than about 0.5 mm (e.g., no less than about 5 mm, no less than about 10 mm, no less than about 20 mm, no less than about 30 mm, no less than about 40 mm, no less than about 50 mm, no less than about 60 mm, or no less than about 70 mm). In some embodiments, the length of any one coil can be from about 0.5 mm to about 80 mm (e.g., from about 5 mm to about 70 mm, from about 10 mm to about 60 mm, from about 20 mm to about 50 mm, or from about 30 mm to about 40 mm). In some embodiments, the length of all the coils, in total, can be no more than about 60 cm (e.g., no more than about 50 cm, no more than about 40 cm, no more than about 30 cm, no more than about 20 cm, no more than about 10 cm, or no more than about 8 cm). Generally, the length of the coils, in total, is selected in part to prevent the amount of force used to push the coil assembly from becoming too large.
- The coils may differ in the diameter of the wire from which they are formed. For example, the coils may be formed of wire, e.g., platinum, platinum/tungsten alloy or stainless steel wire, having a diameter of between about 0.001 inch to about 0.005 inch in diameter. One coil may be formed of wire having a diameter of between about 0.001 inch to about 0.0025 inch in diameter, while another coil may be between about 0.003 inch to about 0.005 inch in diameter. The difference in wire diameter can result in a difference in the outer diameter of the first coil and second coil (taken in their primary shapes), given a constant inner diameter of the first and second coils. For example, the outer diameter of one of the first coil and second coil may be between about 0.013 inch to about 0.015 inch and the other of the first coil and second coil may be between about 0.010 inch to about 0.012 inch while sharing a constant inner diameter.
- The outer diameter of the coils may differ regardless of the inner diameter of the coils. The outer diameter of a coil refers to the outer diameter of the coil when in its secondary configuration. In certain embodiments, the outer diameter of the coils can be no more than about 14 mm (e.g., no more than about 12 mm, no more than about 10 mm, no more than about 8 mm, no more than about 6 mm, no more than about 4 mm, or no more than about 2 mm) and/or can be no less than about 1 mm (e.g., no less than about 2 mm, no less than about 4 mm, no less than about 6 mm, no less than about 8 mm, no less than about 10 mm, or no less than about 12 mm). In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the embolic coils can be from about 1 mm to about 14 mm (e.g., from about 2 mm to about 12 mm, from about 4 mm and to about 10 mm, or from about 6 mm and to about 8 mm). In some embodiments, one embolic coil can have an outer diameter no more than about 6 mm (e.g., no more than about 5 mm, no more than about 4 mm, no more than about 3 mm, or no more than about 2 mm) while another embolic coil can have an outer diameter of not less than about 8 mm (e.g., not less than about 10 mm or not less than about 12 mm).
- The stiffness of the coils may be varied. It will be recognized that certain other parameters will affect the stiffness of the coils, for example, the composition and the diameter of the wire from which the coil is formed. The diameter of a mandrel around which the coil is formed (in other words, the inner diameter of the coil) may affect the stiffness. Also, additional treatment of the coil once formed can affect the stiffness. For example, subjecting a coil to heat and then cooling the coil may result in stiffening of the coil. Coil stiffness may vary between about 0.001 lbf and about 0.004 lbf. Coil stiffness can be measured by measuring the force required to compress the outer coil 5% of the main secondary coil diameter. For example, a dynamic testing machine, such as is available from Instron Corp., can be utilized to test coil stiffness. A main outer diameter of a secondary coil is removed from the secondary coil and placed in the gripping mechanism of the testing machine such that only half of the diameter (a semi-circle shape) is exposed. The sample is placed directly below an anvil-like fixture that compresses down on the surface of the outer diameter. The force required to compress the sample by 5% of the overall main outer diameter is measured.
- In some embodiments, some or all of the embolic coils may include fibers. Exemplary fiber materials include polyethylene terephthalate (e.g., Dacron®), nylon, collagen and/or cotton fibers, which may promote thrombosis by providing a substrate for clot formation. The degree of fiber coverage may be varied. For example, some of the embolic coils may have fibers while others do not. In some embodiments, the embolic coils may each have fibers but have different amounts of fibers for a given length of coil. The fibers may be, for example, of the same or different length (generally between about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm), stiffness, and/or diameter. The spacing between fiber bundles and the fiber densities (i.e. number of fiber filaments per fiber bundle) are additional factors capable of variation; one coil can have bundles having greater numbers of fibers than a different coil but have the bundles spaced farther apart, resulting in the same number of fibers per length of coil but a different distribution of fiber coverage on each coil.
- While embodiments that contain two embolic coils have been described, the embolic coil delivery systems can include more than two embolic coils (e.g., three or more, four or more, five or more, or six or more embolic coils). In such embodiments, at least two of the embolic coils differ from each other in at least one coil parameter. In certain embodiments, three or more, four or more, five or more, or six or more embolic coils can differ from each other in at least one coil parameter; further, the coil parameters that differ may be the same coil parameter or may be two or more different coil parameters (e.g., three or more, four or more, five or more, or six or more different coil parameters).
- The embolic coils generally include at least one engaging member for engaging with an adjacent embolic coil, and may optionally include two engaging members for engaging with adjacent embolic coils or pusher wires one either side of the embolic coil. The engaging members generally are configured such that one member reversibly accepts a portion of a corresponding member. Configurations include an engaging member having an open receiving slot generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coil and corresponding engaging member having a hook adapted to enter and exit an open receiving slot generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coil, and also include engaging members having an outer portion of a generally cylindrical shape, a middle portion adapted to accept a generally cylindrical outer portion of an adjacent corresponding engaging member, and an inner portion adapted for attaching to the coil (where “outer” refers to the portion of the engaging member distant from the coil to which it is attached and “inner” refers to the portion nearest the coil). The engaging member of one end of a coil may be, but need not be, the same as the engaging member at a different end of the coil, where the coil has two engaging members. Each coil and each engaging member may further include a channel or lumen extending longitudinally, with a control wire extending through the channels to further engage the coils.
- Examples of engaging member embodiments are illustrated in
FIGS. 4-6 .FIGS. 4A and 4B show side and perspective views, respectively, of an embodiment of an engagingmember 160. Engagingmember 160 is generally cylindrical in shape with asurface 162 which may be cut or milled away to allow the surface to mesh with receivingarea 164 on an adjacent engaging member.Connecting end 166 is adapted to be connected to an embolic coil or pusher wire, and may be any suitable shape, e.g., cylindrical.Vertical mating surface 168 is adapted to meet a similar vertical mating face on an adjacent engaging member to allow one engaging member to pull the other when the first engaging member is pulled, whileend surface 170 pushes againstmating surface 167 when the first engaging member is pushed.FIG. 4C shows a pair of engaging members as described inFIGS. 4A and 4B when engaged, in this case engaging apusher wire 178 and anembolic coil 180.FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C show an interlockingmember 172 having anend surface 174 that is ramped. This design can, for example, permit assembly ease in placing the coils into a catheter or introducer sheath. - In certain embodiments, the engaging members of adjacent embolic coils that are engaged with one another have different configurations from each other. For example, as shown in
FIG. 6 , each of the pair of engaging members has a differing configuration. Acoil 300 has an engagingmember 305 which has aslot 310 located thereon.Slot 310 is configured to receive ahook 322 of an engagingmember 320, located at an end ofcoil 400. - In some embodiments, an embolic coil assembly may also include a control wire. The control wire can permit the coils to remain engaged until the control wire is removed and the coil is not constrained by a catheter or introducer sleeve. For example,
FIGS. 7A and 7B show anembolic coil assembly 130 in which acoil 128 is engaged with apusher wire 130 by engagingmembers 132 in combination with acontrol wire 106. Each engagingmember 132 includes a rampedface 136 with aslot 138 and a longitudinally-extendingpassageway 140 for receivingcontrol wire 106.Control wire 106 extends throughlumens pusher wire 130 and incoil 128, respectively. Engagingmembers 132 cannot disengage, even when unconstrained by a sleeve, untilcontrol wire 106 is pulled out of opening 141 ofchannel 140. When engagingmembers 132 are not constrained by a sleeve andcontrol wire 106 has been pulled out of opening 141 ofchannel 140, the coil 120 will disengage from thepusher wire 130. Such a control wire may be incorporated into any of the other engaging member embodiments. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an embolic coil assembly delivery system in which anembolic coil assembly 202 is contained in anintroducer sleeve 204 which is separate fromcatheter 210. Optionally, theintroducer sleeve 204 includes a lockingportion 206, e.g., a portion of the introducer sleeve that has been twisted under heat to deform and grip the pusher wire and/or coil assembly, to lock apusher wire 224 and/orcoil assembly 202 insleeve 204. This may prevent the coil assembly from moving longitudinally in the sleeve and possibly out of the sleeve before such is desired. Such a locking portion can be unlocked, e.g., by untwisting the sheath, to allow the pusher wire/coil assembly to move freely. - Generally, the
catheter 210 is first inserted into a body lumen of a subject, for example, through an incision into the femoral artery, and moved through the body until its distal end is at a target location, for example, the opening of an aneurysm. Once in place, adistal tip 206 ofsleeve 204 is placed into ahub 216 attached to aproximal end 212 of the catheter and the embolic coil assembly is pushed by means ofpusher wire 224 intocatheter 210 and to the distal end of the catheter for delivery to the target site. The pusher wire is then used to push the embolic coil assembly out of the distal tip of the catheter such that individual coils disengage from the assembly and deploy into the target area. Alternatively, the pusher wire may be used to hold the coil assembly in place while the catheter is retracted, thus permitting self-disengagement of individual coils. Where a control wire is included, it may be retracted either before or after pushing the coils out of the catheter or retracting the catheter. - FIGS. 9A-C illustrate an embodiment of a method for treatment of an aneurysm. A
catheter 510 is inserted into the body and guided through alumen 502 in avessel 500 to anopening 506 in ananeurysm 504. Anembolic coil assembly 514 is inserted into the catheter for deployment into the aneurysm.Embolic coil assembly 514 includes along coil 536 with an engagingmember 522 at aproximal end 540 and twoshorter coils members 522 at each end. The coils are selected to accomplish particular tasks with respect to treating the aneurysm. For example,long coil 536 is selected of a sufficient length and secondary shape to frame the embolism to add strength and prevent the aneurysm from rupturing, to begin sealing off theopening 506, and to provide a framework to whichshorter coils - A
pusher wire 546 with an engagingmember 522 at itsdistal end 548 is engaged tocoil 526. The pusher wire is used to pushembolic coil assembly 514 to thedistal end 511 ofcatheter 510 so that thelong coil 536 extends partially out of the catheter. Thelong coil 536 begins to assume its secondary shape as it exits the catheter. At this point, should repositioning be desired, theembolic coil assembly 514 can be retracted into the catheter by pulling back on thepusher wire 546. - Once in the proper position, as illustrated in
FIG. 9B , theembolic coil assembly 514 is pushed sufficiently far distally that thelong coil 536 passes entirely out ofcatheter 510, disengages and assumes its secondary basket shape and frames the aneurysm. At this point, thecatheter 510 can be left in position and the remainingcoils FIG. 9C ,embolic coils long coil 536 and extend into and fill voids in the aneurysm. Thepusher wire 546 need not be withdrawn to permit insertion of the additional coils. This may provide for shorter times of treatment and/or less movement of materials through the catheter, given the lack of a requirement for removing the pusher wire, inserting a J-shaped coil, reinserting the pusher wire and pushing the coil to the distal tip of the catheter, and may lead to superior results. - FIGS. 10A-C show the occlusion of a
vessel 600, with along coil 636 having a helical secondary shape being first deployed (FIG. 10A, 10B ), followed by afirst coil 616 having a secondary shape in the form of a C that can, for example, hook itself into thehelical coil 636, and followed bysecond coil 626 having a secondary shape in the form of a J such that, for example, the hooked portion of the J shape can attach itself to the helical coil and the straight portion can extend into the opening to occlude thevessel 600. Additional coils could be added to the embolic coil assembly, such as coils having as secondary shapes diamonds, vortexes or the like to better occlude the central part of the vessel and interweave themselves with the helical coil. - While certain embodiments have been described, others are possible.
- As an example, some or all of the embolic coils in the embolic coil assembly may have secondary shapes other than those disclosed above. For example, other suitable secondary shapes, and methods for creating embolic coils having such shapes, are discussed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,994,069, 6,231,586, 6,322,576 and 6,635,069, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- As another example, one or more of the embolic coils may include a coating, e.g., a polymer coating, for example, a lubricous coating, that may reduce friction between the coil and the catheter and allow for easier pushing of the coil.
- As an additional example, one or more coils may further include a therapeutic substance, e.g., a drug, for delivery to the target site along with the coil.
- As a further example, the embolic coils may differ in more than one coil parameter, for example, two, three, four, five or more coil parameters may be different.
- As another example, more than two of the embolic coils may differ in one or more coil parameters, for example, three, four, five, or more coils, even each of the coils, may differ from each other in one or more coil parameters.
- At least one of the embolic coils may be made in whole or in part of helical wire.
- At least one of the coils may be made in whole or in part of braided wire.
- At least one of the coils may include a radiopaque marker, which may consist of or be a part of the engaging member.
- At least one of the embolic coils may be formed of a polymer, e.g., a biocompatible polymer. Exemplary polymers include polyethylene, polyurethane, and polypropylene.
- Moreover, while embodiments of the engaging members have been described as being generally cylindrical in cross-sectional shape, the engaging members may have other configurations, for example, pentagonal or hexagonal. Also, the engaging members may have different engaging configurations than those disclosed above. Other suitable engaging members are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,250,071, 5,304,195, 5,800,453, 5,800,455, 5,891,130, 5,925,059, 6,099,546, RE37,117 E, and in WO 94/06503, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- Further, in some embodiments, a saline flush can be used to deliver an embolic coil from the sleeve rather than, or in addition to, the pusher wire.
- Still further, in some embodiments, embolic coils can be used in conjunction with other embolic devices. Other embolic devices include, for example, embolic particles such as those described in U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2003/0185896 A1, published on Oct. 2, 2003, and in U.S. Published Patent Application No. US 2004/0096662 A1, published on May 20, 2004, each of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Other embolic devices also include, for example, embolic gels such as described, for example, in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/927,868, filed on Aug. 27, 2004, and entitled “Embolization”, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- In general, embolic coils may be used to treat a variety of conditions. For example, embolic coils may be used generally to treat neurological and/or peripheral conditions such as to occlude a vessel or to treat an aneurysm, an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or a traumatic fistula. Embolic coils can be used to embolize a tumor, for example, a liver tumor. Embolic coils can be used in transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).
- Other embodiments are in the claims.
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